Hila Etkin

Experience

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  Organic Flow Co.

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Co-founder & CEO

  Conducted market analysis to choose products that answered the clients’ needs and values• Identified partnership opportunities to maximize revenue and fostered close connections with suppliers • Promoted morale and collaboration in a competitive and demanding work environment by fostering interpersonal ties with employees and practicing gratitude; thus, reaching zero employee turnover

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  UC Berkeley, Rausser College of Natural Resources

  Mar 2020 - May 2021

  Researcher and Lab Manager

  • Built an integrated assessment model using R statistical programming to perform a cost-benefit analysis • Took ownership of existing research by recruiting lab members, compiling data, and performing A/B testing• Motivated lab members to adopt critical thinking, which generated inventive ways to analyze and present data• Led webinars to educate decision-makers with research findings and followed on their application

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  BDO

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Project Manager & Economic and Strategic Consultant

  • Orchestrated customer success and onboarding plans, which resulted in 80% customer retention • Increased customer engagement by collaboratively building business plans to convert potential into profit• Empowered customers to connect their goals with suitable consultation services • Effectively communicated with clients the potential solutions to challenges they presented • Developed close business relations with clients that yielded additional transactions, and 40% of new clients were referrals• Served as the primary point of contact between clients and the firm to ensure they maximize their ROI • Mentored employees to turn potential customers into valued clients through networking • Analyzed and presented business valuation, including QBR and EBR, to major companies Show less

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  374Water

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

  Project Manager

  374Water is a US-based cleantech, social impact company whose mission is to preserve a clean and healthy environment that sustains life. We are pioneering a new era of sustainable waste management that supports a circular economy and enables organizations to achieve their sustainability goals. I am super proud to be a part of this company that transforms the waste management industry and protects our planet! #SCWO #374WATER

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  NZO

  Feb 2024 - now

  Director of Renewable Energy Research Initiatives

  As the Director of Renewable Energy Research Initiatives, I lead comprehensive research efforts focused on environmental policy within the energy sector. My primary objective is to develop and implement strategic recommendations that promote the adoption and integration of renewable energy sources within Israel's energy market.Key Responsibilities:- Conducting thorough analyses of current environmental policies and their impact on the energy sector.- Identifying opportunities and challenges in the adoption of renewable energy technologies.- Collaborating with governmental agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders to advocate for policy changes that support sustainable energy practices.- Producing detailed reports and position papers that inform decision-makers and guide policy development.- Monitoring global trends in renewable energy and adapting best practices to the Israeli context.Through my work, I am dedicated to driving Israel towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future, ensuring that renewable energy becomes a cornerstone of our national energy policy. Show less